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We discussed a photo of a Memorial Day celebration where me my dad and grandfather all took part in the ceremony.

Anne discusses her early life during WWII as a child of a US Navy submariner, growing up as a Navy “brat”, her belief in the basic goodness of people, her adventurous spirit, and much more.

I interviewed my Grandpa, Steve. He is 74 and we talked about his experience in the military and other random topics.

We talked about him as a child and him when he was in the military.

Veteran voices

Don has given 400 units of blood, won a community service award, spoken to the president, and worked on the space station. He’s pretty cool.

Louis Guarinello talks about his life from his childhood in the 1930s, his time in the Navy, and what it was like to live in New York in a recent immigrant Italian family.

John hildebrand is my dad. He is corpsman in the Navy. He was in the military for 25 years. He told me lots of funny storys in his time like the time he was called old or the time when...

Elias Gomez (11) interviews his grandfather, Roberto Lavadie (72), about his experiences during Vietnam.

Steve Patterson shares the story of his life - an inspiring one of service to country and community - as well as reflections on living in and, presently, serving as Mayor of Athens, Ohio.

“Don’t smoke at night and keep your head down”- wisdom from my grandfather who always has his two cents to add and never fails to make us laugh

Lois Golden talks about her life and her family. Also experiences living through wars.

1954 Philippines US Navy Typhoon

We talked about the processes of going through flight school. Then, we talked about overseas deployment and an accident that occurred.

Senior Chief Russell talks about life, responsibilty, and job experience.

Beth Moeller: 2020-11-09 22:15:44 revisited with Jim Hedtke to further explore lessons learned on resilience from Navy exercises aboard the USS Flying Fish during the Vietnam War Era

Lusi Balzano talks to her old Navy supervisor and friend about her anger at the Navy in regards to domestic violence, and how they fail to take action.

Anne McCracken Ehlers interviewed her father David McCracken about family history, including his father's work at Oak Ridge during WW2; his work in economics and computer programming, as well as their shared experiences as teachers; education both k12 and University...

Betty Perritt relates her unique experience of serving as Ombudsman for the USS Downes

I'm not proud of anything I've done," Paulist Father Tom Hall told the crowd gathered at his retirement party after 30 years as a Navy chaplain. He says that the room was silent. "I'm just overwhelmed with gratitude. Pride--no. There's...

Fred (almost 97, still serves as a greeter at church every Sunday) shares memories of Atlanta/Chamblee area, WW II in the Navy, farming, family, church, and owning an independent business.

Nathan Saunders (16) and Stephen Dowell (37), members of the Trinity Episcopal School Community, talk about family, religion, and other life topics.

Interview

I talked to my grandpa about his life growing up in St. Louis. He was in the Navy during the Vietnam war and later became a police officer and worked in Crime Scene Investigation (CSI).

Michael Vazzana talks with his wife Donna about her time in service with the US Navy during the transitional times for female Corpsmen (1981-2002)